I tell people that if you are good on earth, eternity will be spent somewhere in Summit County.  I am sure that Heaven has a beautiful Lake and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains.  The people in Summit County are warm and friendly and the pace is slow and comfortable ~ we value our surroundings and treasure the opportunity to live in the most beautiful place in the world.  If you have never experienced it, please come here for a weekend, or a week, or put down some roots in our glorious land and stay!  We look forward to welcoming you to paradise. Click here for a revolving list of activities that we recommend in and around Summit County  Summit County, Colorado is just seventy miles west of Denver, only minutes from I-70. Summit County is home to the most fabulous skiing in the world and great summertime activities.  Yearround, Summit County is a wonderland of beauty and fun for all ages.  Summit County, and the nearby area, offers 6 world class downhill ski resorts (Keystone, Araphahoe Basin, Loveland, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Vail)

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails are everywhere and Keystone, Frisco, and Breckenridge offer tremendous Nordic facilities. Snowmobiling, ice-fishing, sleighrides, and ice-skating are available within minutes of all of our properties -- and the yearround snowcapped mountains surrounding Summit County just add magic to every adventure!

Later in the Spring, the wildflowers bloom in the high country. Trails for beginners or for the experienced are everywhere taking the hiker over 10,000 feet and higher (a true Rocky Mountain high). Local ski resorts offer gondola rides to the top of still snowcapped peaks and mountain bike enthusiasts can find rugged trails throughout Summit County.

Summer brings hikers, fisherman, golfers, mountainbikers, and boaters. Icy clear Lake Dillon (home of the highest marina in the world), surrounded by the gorgeous Ten Mile and Gore mountain ranges is the star attraction.  Many of the locals endure long winters to experience perfect summers.  The weather is warm in the daytime, cool at night, and the resorts and towns go out of their way to provide plenty of entertainment ~ food, beer, wine, art, and music festivals fill the weekends and there are millions of things to see and do for all ages around the County.  Golf is splendid in the high country (a ball flies farther at this altitude) and The House at Keystone Ranch sits on the 12th tee of the world class Keystone Ranch Golf Course.  Make your tee times in advance and then enjoy the unbelievable experience of playing one of Colorado's finest courses.  There are plenty of other courses in Summit County:   Breckenridge Golf Club Breckenridge Email Copper Creek Golf Club Copper Mountain Email Keystone Ranch Golf Course Keystone Email Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks Silverthorne Email River Course at Keystone Keystone Email

Fall is a wonderful time in the mountains of Colorado. The aspens turn color and light up the mountains in shades of yellow and orange -- a perfect time for hiking, mountainbiking, and photography!   After the rush of summer, many of the local businesses offer discounted rates to attract Fall-lovers.  It's a special time for weddings and lots of brides decide to host destination celebrations at our lovely homes.

All yearround, the indoor sports of shopping, gambling, and dining are nearby. Summit County is a yearround playground with fine and casual dining, shops, and activities for the entire family.  Keystone has yearround festivals, concerts, and celebrations throughout its village.  Dillon/Silverthorne is the home of over 40 factory outlets and the neighboring towns of Frisco and Breckenridge offer specialty shops with all sorts of mountain treasures. The historic gambling town of Central City nestles in a canyon a little over 45 minutes away and is packed with casinos, shops, and restaurants.  And dining is a special treat in Summit County!  Small microbreweries dot the towns and cuisine of every kind can be found within minutes of any one of our outstanding homes.

Within Summit County, there are dozens of fine and exciting restaurants ~ Keystone Ranch has its own five star restaurant less than one mile from The House at Keystone Ranch.  At the top of Keystone Mountain, you can enjoy Der Fondue Chessel and The Alpenglowe Stube ~ both accessed by gondola making dinner more of an event than a meal.  But be careful, a glass of beer or wine goes alot further at this altitude.  The Dillon Dam Brewery is the place for the perfect burger and some great beer brewed right on site.  In Frisco, don't miss breakfast or lunch at Butterhorn Bakery ~ if you are a Reuben-lover, the Butterhorn serves the best one in the state.  Boatyard Pizza (don't be confused by the name) has the best menu in town and you won't be able to find anything that isn't perfectly prepared and yummy ~ it is more upscale than the name implies, but your favorite pair of jeans is okay for anything or anywhere you may want to do in County.  Click here for a list of recommended local restaurants.

GROCERY/LIQUOR: There are two City Markets in the county, in Dillon and Breckenridge.  City Markets are part of the Kroger chain and the cost are pretty reasonable for a resort grocery store ~ the selection of fruits, vegetables, and meats is outstanding.  There is no Sams Club or Costco anywhere nearby (the closest is Denver), so if you hope to buy in bulk, do so before making the trip up the hill.  Frisco has a Safeway and both Breckenridge and Keystone have little mini-grocery stores for last minute items.  There is a health food grocery in Frisco at the far west end of town called Alpine Natural Foods ~ you can purchase groceries and prepared items.  Breckenridge has a very small health food store on the corner of French and Lincoln streets ~ hours are sometimes hit and miss.  There are liquor stores in every town, but none are open on Sundays.  You can buy beer at the grocery stores, but it has a lower alcohol content than the liquor stores.